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Key Equity Terms and Concepts: A Glossary for Shared Understanding

January 31, 2020 Standing Panel News Social Equity in Governance

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Developing a shared language for thoughtful discussion about equity is critical for all of our work. This glossary of key terms includes many words and concepts that are foundational and relevant to CSSP's work.

This is a living document.

Just as our work has evolved over our history, so too does language and thinking on race, equity, and justice evolve over time. We will update this document as our thinking and thinking in the field changes, and will note any time that we have made changes.

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